WiRE Junior Ambassadors Spotlighted in MediaPlanet: Celebrating Youth Leadership in Clean Energy & Skilled Trades
Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) is proud to celebrate a major milestone for our Junior Ambassadors Program: Rhea and Owais have been featured in Mediaplanet’s Apprenticeships and Skilled Careers 2026 campaign, where they shared their perspectives on youth empowerment, clean energy, and the future of skilled trades.
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Rhea: WiRE’s First‑Ever Junior Ambassador
Rhea’s journey began at just six years old, when she attended a WiRE event and boldly raised her hand to ask a question about climate change; a moment that helped spark the creation of WiRE Juniors. As our first‑ever Junior Ambassador, Rhea continues to remind industry leaders that young people have insightful ideas, perspectives, and a deep sense of responsibility for the future. And providing them the platform and environment to pursue these talents and inclinations not only benefits them in skills-building, but everyone later on as they continue to express confidence in their voices and ideas.
Rhea Gupta, WiRE’s First Junior Ambassador
Owais: A Voice for Youth Engagement in Clean Energy
Owais joined WiRE Juniors after seeing firsthand how young people can contribute meaningfully to conversations about sustainability. In the MediaPlanet feature, he speaks about the importance of learning from industry leaders, raising awareness among his generation, and encouraging more youth to participate in shaping a cleaner, more inclusive future.
Owais Omar, One of WiRE’s Juniors
A Growing Movement
Both ambassadors emphasize the same message: when industry leaders listen to youth, provide opportunities, and welcome their ideas, the entire sector benefits. Their voices reflect the mission of WiRE Juniors; to inspire curiosity, build confidence, and empower young people to see themselves as future energy leaders.
Their MediaPlanet feature marks an exciting step forward for the program and highlights the growing impact of youth engagement across Canada’s clean energy and skilled trades landscape.
Featured Junior Ambassadors
